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The Nobleman
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When the son of business tycoon, Robert Tole, goes missing , and a murder scene is discovered by Brigg Bay, the worst is assumed. Days later, it is confirmed: Jason Tole is dead.
What has law enforcement baffled, and Robert Tole reeling, is that Jason's brother, Nathan, had been the victim of random gang violence four months earlier. Jason's death has no clear links.
Detective Marc Jackson is not new to murder, or gang violence. What does complicate this case is his past, with both the Toles, and the gangs of Easton. As his investigation unfolds, one thing becomes clear: neither Nathan or Jason's deaths were coincidental or isolated.
Bad blood, and hints of a villainous mastermind begin to be revealed as dark secrets come to light.
When the son of business tycoon, Robert Tole, goes missing , and a murder scene is discovered by Brigg Bay, the worst is assumed. Days later, it is confirmed: Jason Tole is dead.
What has law enforcement baffled, and Robert Tole reeling, is that Jason's brother, Nathan, had been the victim of random gang violence four months earlier. Jason's death has no clear links.
Detective Marc Jackson is not new to murder, or gang violence. What does complicate this case is his past, with both the Toles, and the gangs of Easton. As his investigation unfolds, one thing becomes clear: neither Nathan or Jason's deaths were coincidental or isolated.
Bad blood, and hints of a villainous mastermind begin to be revealed as dark secrets come to light.
- GenresMystery
589 pages, ebook
Published December 13, 2016
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About the author
Jaffrey Clark
19 books55 followersGrowing up, I started telling stories as early as three or four years old. My imagination was so healthy, I am told, that I often acted out full-scale battles between good and evil in the yard . . . by myself. In classic boy style, they were of course violent, causing some concern for my mother. Fortunately, I turned out okay.
As early as second grade, writing was a highlight in my education. I even looked forward to research papers. I relished most the chance for creative writing. Despite this enjoyment, I never tackled anything as ambitious as a novel in High School.
After two years of working toward a BA in Accounting and competing for the varsity swim team at Penn State University, something snapped. One summer afternoon, I grabbed a notebook and a pen, sat down at the picnic table on my parents back deck and started writing my first novel. As it would happen, I still haven’t finished that story, but it re-awakened in me the desire to write fiction.
Fast forward more than ten years, several experimental young adult fiction projects, many vacations from disciplined writing, and I have at last completed the first book in a larger story entitled “The Reaper’s Seed.” The story will likely be four books in all. And, of course, I have several other novels in partial states of completion, on paper and in my head. As a part-time writer, that’s life.
As early as second grade, writing was a highlight in my education. I even looked forward to research papers. I relished most the chance for creative writing. Despite this enjoyment, I never tackled anything as ambitious as a novel in High School.
After two years of working toward a BA in Accounting and competing for the varsity swim team at Penn State University, something snapped. One summer afternoon, I grabbed a notebook and a pen, sat down at the picnic table on my parents back deck and started writing my first novel. As it would happen, I still haven’t finished that story, but it re-awakened in me the desire to write fiction.
Fast forward more than ten years, several experimental young adult fiction projects, many vacations from disciplined writing, and I have at last completed the first book in a larger story entitled “The Reaper’s Seed.” The story will likely be four books in all. And, of course, I have several other novels in partial states of completion, on paper and in my head. As a part-time writer, that’s life.
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October 13, 2017
Crime-Drama-Thriller
I enjoyed the blend of suspense thriller + drama in this book. It's a mystery story that unravels in present day while you are also discovering the personal histories of the characters. Lots of suspense! Subtle, but powerful theme of the dignity and worth of every person. I really cared about these characters - For me, that makes it the kind of rich story that makes a very satisfying re-read.
I enjoyed the blend of suspense thriller + drama in this book. It's a mystery story that unravels in present day while you are also discovering the personal histories of the characters. Lots of suspense! Subtle, but powerful theme of the dignity and worth of every person. I really cared about these characters - For me, that makes it the kind of rich story that makes a very satisfying re-read.
June 24, 2019
I really like this author and highly recommend him.
This does not have a lot of scriptures ( maybe only a reference or two )
but it does clearly show the Biblical results of taking vengeance into your own hands ( and not following vengeance is mine saith the Lord...no that scripture is not quoted).
Also shows the disastrous result of how money and power can corrupt and kill compassion, which can cause so much pain.
It was a great mystery. Well developed characters and plot.
This does not have a lot of scriptures ( maybe only a reference or two )
but it does clearly show the Biblical results of taking vengeance into your own hands ( and not following vengeance is mine saith the Lord...no that scripture is not quoted).
Also shows the disastrous result of how money and power can corrupt and kill compassion, which can cause so much pain.
It was a great mystery. Well developed characters and plot.
December 18, 2017
Absolutely riveting
This is a well written story. Suspenseful, mysterious and hard to put down once you get caught up with the characters. It's a story that will keep you guessing for most of it then it takes ofg like a rocket. I greatly enjoyed reading it and know you will too.
This is a well written story. Suspenseful, mysterious and hard to put down once you get caught up with the characters. It's a story that will keep you guessing for most of it then it takes ofg like a rocket. I greatly enjoyed reading it and know you will too.
November 11, 2018
Excellent Police Thriller
This was a tremendous book. Very good character development. The editing seemed to be spot on. Only noticed one spelling error. And lots of action.
This was a tremendous book. Very good character development. The editing seemed to be spot on. Only noticed one spelling error. And lots of action.
March 28, 2019
I loved this book! It keeps you guessing and at the edge of your seat. Who is the Nobleman anyway?
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